Boeing Lightweight Tank Tests Open Way To Broader Aerospace Roles

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The all-composite cryogenic fuel tank at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.
Credit: Boeing
Boeing says successful tests of an all-composite cryogenic fuel tank at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center clear the way for large-scale application of the lightweight technology in future spacecraft and aircraft. The 14-ft.-dia. tank underwent multiple test cycles during the evaluation, including a...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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